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PMG 84R

1977 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,312 mi
Last recorded85,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb Roadster80,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMG 84R
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 85,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,233 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 85,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 84,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r spring check strap deteriorated exhaust baffle loose inside rear exhaust box engine oil leak from feed pipe to dash oil pressure gauge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,905 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

O/S/R Check strap weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

O/S/R Check strap weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,523 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

o/s/r check strap weakened

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

o/s/r check strap weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,499 miles

offside rear axle strap split

Pass 28 May 2010 80,541 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear suspension securing strap split

Fail 25 May 2010 80,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear suspension securing strap split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,527 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 79,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Slight lift in o/s/f kingpin.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,873 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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PMG 84R is a 1977 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 80,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMG 84R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PMG 84R registered?

PMG 84R is a 1977 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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